Bad results with filler? How do I fix this?
Generally, if your smile lines that run from the nose to the mouth are gone, she either put too much in or placed it poorly not respecting natural anatomical boundaries. ...
I have a lot of facial veins. How does my doctor avoid sticking them?
For starters, many are relatively close to the surface and, with good lighting, your doctor can see them and go around them most of the time. For the ones that...
Upper lips lines – why is this area so tough to treat?
This IS a tough area because there are 3 problems: loss of volume, dynamic wrinkles (caused by muscle action) from kissing, talking, smoking, etc. and sun damage on top. And...
A serious complication of filler (Juvederm)!
My heart goes out to you and I’m so glad you went to the doctor in the city. He did all the right things to remove the Juvederm, the oxygen,...
Should I massage my filler?
Okay, I’m thinking maybe we had a misunderstanding on this one. The only filler that should be massaged is Sculptra and your doctor will give you specific instructions on this,...
Radiesse versus Juvederm – which is better?
Well, Radiesse isn’t all that new so both have track records now extending back at least 5 years. I vote for Juvederm and here’s why: Radiesse isn’t reversible if...
How to talk to your doctor about filler problems after a treatment!
Dear readers, I hear you, treatments do not always go perfectly even in the best of circumstances. So assuming you’ve done your homework and picked a doctor or nurse injector...
If I am african american, what is the best way to treat under eye bags?
Under eye bags are a tough one partly because we all lump a range of under eye problems in this category. So, I have a couple of questions for you?...
Is it possible to shorten the area between the nose and the upper lip?
This is a tough question and it’s where the idiom “long at the tooth” comes from partly. MRIs done on, okay I hate to say this, but cadavers, seem to...
How much is a conservative amount of Juvederm or Restylane?
Thank you for reading! I almost never inject fillers like Juvederm or Restylane at more than 1 or 2 syringes in a visit. I really recommend starting with one the...
